The 27 Absolute Best Grilled Fish and Shellfish Recipes from The 27 Absolute Best Grilled Fish and Shellfish Recipes Slideshow

The 27 Absolute Best Grilled Fish and Shellfish Recipes Slideshow

The 27 Absolute Best Grilled Fish and Shellfish Recipes

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When planning a backyard barbecue, most people’s minds probably go immediately to burgers, hotdogs, and ribs. Fish and shellfish, on the other hand, are woefully overlooked when it comes to their turn on the grill. Many types of seafood actually lend themselves really well to grilling; from grilling a whole fish to skewering shrimp and even using the grill for a clambake, we have gathered our top recipes here. Even if you are a fussy fish eater, peruse these recipes for grilled clams, oysters, salmon, lobster, and so much more, and surely you will find one to enjoy this summer.

Chargrilled Whole Squid With Chile and Mint

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Squid doesn’t have to always be turned into deep-fried calamari. Put some whole squid on the grill this summer to add a smoky, charred taste to the delicate-flavored fish. You can tell when it’s cooked when the flesh has turned from opaque to white.

Grilled Clams With Charred Jalapeño Butter

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Take your rinsed and scrubbed clams, place them on a hot grill in a single layer, cover them, and let them cook for five to 10 minutes. Make sure you discard any clams that don’t open to avoid making yourself sick.

Grilled Crab Legs With Garlic Butter

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Cooking crab legs on the grill is really incredibly simple. You can even use frozen crab legs; just make sure they’ve thawed fully before you start cooking them. Place them on the grill shell-side down and let them cook for five minutes before flipping them over and charring the flesh for a few seconds.

Grilled Fish Tacos With Lime Cabbage Slaw

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Marinade a simple white fish, such as tilapia, in spices and lime juice, before grilling for about five minutes. Once cooked through, let cool slightly, break into smaller pieces, and use to fill your tacos.

Grilled Lemon Pepper Shrimp Kabobs

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Skewering shrimp makes them super easy to grill — no more fiddling about trying to turn each one individually. These kebabs with have lemon wedges squeezed on each end, adding flavor and providing a lovely piece of grilled citrus to squeeze over the cooked shrimp.

Grilled Lobster Tails

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Lobster tails may sound like an extravagant dinner, but they are actually an incredibly simple, flavorful meal. Cut into the center of the tails so that you can stuff them with garlic, salt, butter, and citrus, and grill them for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, and closing the lid of the grill for the final few minutes.

Grilled Mussels With Garlic, Butter, and Lemon

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Place the mussels directly on the grill (making sure you’ve thrown away any that are already open), and cook for five minutes with the grill lid closed. When you open the lid, they should all have popped open (throw away any that haven’t) and will be ready to be tossed in butter and served with crunchy bread and cold white wine.

Grilled Octopus With Lemon and Olive Oil

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Cooking octopus at home may sound like a daunting task, but doing it on the grill makes it so much easier. Sear and boil it ahead of time, and when you’re ready to grill, rub the tentacles with olive oil, and cook for around three minutes, turning once, until lightly charred.

Grilled Sea Bass With Pistachio Crust

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Grill sea bass filets skin side down to get a crispy skin, before flipping over, topping with pistachio butter, and grilling for five minutes more until cooked through. This decadent fish dish is much simpler to perfect than you would imagine.

Grilled Shrimp With Miso Butter

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There are multiple ways of cooking shrimp on the grill, but this is undoubtedly our favorite. Lightly marinade the shelled shrimp and grill for just a few minutes, turning once, until cooked through. Then toss the shrimp in your favorite dressing or sauce.

Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs With Asparagus Salad

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Soft-shell crab makes for another deceptively simple grilled seafood dish. Marinade them overnight, and grill for just three minutes on each side. They’re obviously best when served with a grilled asparagus salad.

Grilled Whole Mackerel With Lemon, Oregano, and Olives

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Stuff your mackerel with lemon and oregano, tie together with kitchen string, and grill slowly and gently, turning carefully so the skin doesn’t stick to the grates. Top with a lemon-oregano-olive dressing for an easy, elegant, and nutritious meal.

Marinated Grilled Fish Skewers

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These skewers make for a flexible recipe that can use any of your favorite firm white fish. Marinade the fish of your choice for 30 minutes before cooking for the most flavorful, moist grilled skewers.

Plancha-Grilled Barramundi With Charred Cauliflower

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Barramindu is a white flaky fish that is native to Australia. The word barramundi comes from an Aboriginal language and means “large scaled silver fish.” This recipe uses garlic, lemon, basil, and pomegranate seeds to season the versatile fish.

Roasted Langoustines

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When cooking something a lovely as langoustine, it’s great to keep things simple. Olive oil, parsley, and black pepper are all you need to dress this delicious shellfish, along with some fresh lemon wedges for a garnish.

Sake Shioyaki (Salt-Grilled Salmon)

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Salt your salmon an hour before you plan to grill it to allow the salt to penetrate the fish, rather than merely seasoning the surface. For such a simple recipe, it is important to buy the highest quality salmon you possibly can.

Zesty Grilled Tuna With Fresh Tomato Salsa

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Tuna steaks are perfect for grilling, as they keep their shape and can be done exactly to your liking, whether that’s well-done or rare. Top with a refreshing tomato salsa to make the most of our favorite summer vegetable.